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Hello! We're back! Ev ery few weeks, we share t he lat est digit al news t hat impact s your family,
updat e you on what t he Prot ect Young Eyes t eam is up t o, and end wit h a quick not e from Chris.
We hope our research helps you feel in fo rm e d and c o nf ide n t, and t hat o u r w o rk wit h schools,
churches, and non-profit s is m o tiv a tin g.
The l atest new s:
A I c o m p a nio n s a re hija c k ing a do le s c e nc e . Common Sense M edia report ed t hat 72% of
t eens are using t hem. Examples: Charact er.AI and Replika. Ev en Chat GPT 5 is st art ing t o
feel like a personal friend.
M a rk Z uc k e rb e rg d o e s M o nte s o rri. He ran a priv at e school in his home for close friends,
keeping screens out of t he mix. There's so much t o say here (see my not e below).
A I c h a tb o ts c a n le ad to p s y c ho s is in v u ln e rab le po pula tio n s . M ent al healt h expert s warn
about “AI psychosis,” where heav y chat bot use leads t o paranoia, delusions, or int ense
at t achment . T hose wit h aut ism st ruggle wit h ov er-reliance and are easily manipulat ed.
A n u n re d a c te d S na pc h at law s uit is s ta rtling . 96% of "abuse report s" at Snap are "not rev iewed
by t he app’s T rust & Safet y Team." Ev en when young people ident ify harm, Snap is doing
lit t le.
P a re nts w e re a s k e d ab o ut Y o u Tub e : "W e w is h it did n 't e x is t." Aust ralian parent s shared a
common sent iment . Y ouTube is t oo hard t o cont rol and harms t oo many kids.
C ha ra c te r.A I q u ie tly ad de d a s o c ial fe e d . W e lc o m e to s y n th e tic s o c ia l m e d ia . I magine
chat bot s post ing t hought s and pict ures t o a feed, and humans int eract ing wit h t he
cont ent . This isn't good.
Y o u Tub e w ill us e A I to s e p arate k id s f ro m a dults . Due t o pressure from t he UK and Aust ralia,
YouT ube will use AI t o age-v erify. They'v e had t his t ech for years, but do lit t le unt il forced t o
act .
A d a m n in g p ie c e a bo u t R o blo x . Jon Haidt 's t eam compiled t errifying screenshot s and
int eract ions on games played by millions of kids. Read: I t 's Not Just a Game Anymore.
Ins ta g ra m re le a s e d a p re c is e -lo c a tio n m ap . We explained how t o t urn it off in t he app and
on t he dev ice (shown here on Facebook and I nst agram).
W hat PY E is up to:
A n A p p le victor y !
I n part nership wit h NCOSE, we wrot e and
passed legislat ion forcing Apple t o t urn on it s
porn filt er for minors in Ut ah and Alabama.
St art ing wit h iOS 26 in t he fall, Apple will now
default t he filt er t o on for a ll minor account s
and blur nudit y in iM essage, FaceTime, and
AirDrop. Google, you're next !
Ta ck ling A I i n Ed uca tion a t the
W hite Hous e
Along wit h Nicki Pet rossi (Scrolling 2 Deat h),
Andy Liddell (EdTech Law Cent er), Jared
Hayden (I FS), and Brad Lit t lejohn (DCI ), we
shared our concerns about AI harms in t he
classroom. W e a re n o w a c tiv a tin g p a re n ts to d o
the s a m e !
Subm it Publ ic Com m e n t
A d voca ting f or B etter Tech i n our
Schools
I shared public t est imony at t he school board
meet ing where my kids at t end. I spoke about a
bell-t o-bell policy, decreased dependence on
Chromebooks, and caut ion relat ed t o AI . They
were recept iv e. Y ou can do it , t oo!
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Upcom i ng speak ing:
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Sept 4, K a n s a s Luthe ra n D is tric t (KS) - principals
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Sept 8, R e d H ill Luthe ra n (CA) - st udent s, parent s
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Email Michele t o bring us t o your communit y! These Fac e b o o k and I n s ta g ra m post s explain our new
t alk t it les! U pdat ed wit h t he lat est AI news and t ips for parent s.
A note from C hri s:
Digit al scams are ev erywhere right now! I n t he Unit ed St at es, many hav e receiv ed t he "you hav e
an unpaid t oll" t ext . And it 's creepy good, since in some cases, maybe due t o locat ion sharing, it
seems like t he t ext is receiv ed not long aft er driv ing on a t oll road.
Then t here's t he art icle abov e about M ark Zuckerberg choosing a low-t ech M ont essori educat ion.
Or t he Silicon V alley Waldorf school. Or t est imony from Sarah Wynn-Williams about st rict t ech rules
in t he homes of t ech execut iv es. Or AI companies sponsoring t eacher professional dev elopment .
I t feels like we're being scammed. Big Tech knows what t hey're doing. Snapchat knows it s v ery
design is horrible for young, amazing brains t hat are supposed t o make mist akes. T hey're just not
supposed t o be sext ort ed and harmed so easily.
I was recent ly on a podcast wit h Suzanne Philipps, and she asked me t o share t he ONE t hing
parent s need t o know about t echnology. M y answer was simple: "Trust none of it."
Not unt il you'v e st udied it , used it (for at least 7 days!), set up a kid account , and read our app
and dev ice rev iews. Out of t he box, v ery, v ery lit t le of it was made wit h our awesome kids in mind.
Ev en so-called "AI for educat ion" oft en has t he same incent iv es as Snapchat .
I 'm a science fict ion guy, and I see a digit al pat h in front of us. One t hat 's eit her heading t oward
St ar Wars (most ly benev olent ) or The M at rix. W o rk in g to g e the r w ith a ll o f y o u , I 'm s e e in g e v id e n c e
tha t the tid e is turn in g ! I 'm st ill hopeful we'll get t his right , b u t w e m u s t p re s s o n . I n our homes, our
schools, and wit h our elect ed officials. And if I get C3-PO, ev en bet t er.
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Summitting informationSummitting information to to AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programsAB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs
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Assembly Bill No. 902Assembly Bill No. 902
CHAPTER 306CHAPTER 306
An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations.
[ Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. ][ Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTLEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.
Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolutionExisting law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution
adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, andfees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition ofimprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of
those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a localthose penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local
authority may not allow a person authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code towho has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to
participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of thoseparticipate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those
penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits anan
infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving aThis bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a
motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement.local law enforcement.
The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would makeThe bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make
other technical, nonsubstantive changes.other technical, nonsubstantive changes.
Digest KeyDigest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill TextBill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, tounder this code, to
participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as anparticipate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an
alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of thisalternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this
code.code.
(b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a(b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a
person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle.
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Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’sBicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California’s
first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte.first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte.
Maria Valenzuela rode her beat-up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along Valley BoulevardMaria Valenzuela rode her beat-up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along Valley Boulevard
in downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light and in downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light and continued on the othercontinued on the other
sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in front of the 99 Cents Only Store.sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in front of the 99 Cents Only Store.
When asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El Monte, sheWhen asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El Monte, she
said no.said no.
“Where do I ride?” she asked with a shrug.“Where do I ride?” she asked with a shrug.
Fines same as for drivingFines same as for driving
Although Valenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets for sidewalkAlthough Valenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets for sidewalk
riding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, having riding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, having poor brakes and otherpoor brakes and other
infractions — even speeding.infractions — even speeding.
Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. ForBicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. For
example, a stop sign violation can cost $200 and running a red light example, a stop sign violation can cost $200 and running a red light costs as much as $400. If youcosts as much as $400. If you
don’t pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time.don’t pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time.
But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped if theyBut while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped if they
complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for people ticketed onfor people ticketed on
bicycles or other non-motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both fines andbicycles or other non-motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both fines and
court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.
After getting calls from bicyclists saying they couldn’t afford to pay their tickets, representativesAfter getting calls from bicyclists saying they couldn’t afford to pay their tickets, representatives
from Bike San Gabriel Valley — an El Monte-based nonprofit promoting from Bike San Gabriel Valley — an El Monte-based nonprofit promoting bike-friendly streets — metbike-friendly streets — met
with Superior Court Judge Daniel Lopez. Through a grant from Metro and a green light from thewith Superior Court Judge Daniel Lopez. Through a grant from Metro and a green light from the
state Legislature, they formed the first bicycle traffic school in Southern California.state Legislature, they formed the first bicycle traffic school in Southern California.
A bicyclist rides on the sidewalk along Valley Mall in El Monte on Thursday, November 2, 2017. In ElA bicyclist rides on the sidewalk along Valley Mall in El Monte on Thursday, November 2, 2017. In El
Monte you cannot ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. (Photo by Keith Monte you cannot ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. (Photo by Keith Durflinger-San Gabriel ValleyDurflinger-San Gabriel Valley
Tribune/SCNG)Tribune/SCNG)
Fines can add upFines can add up
Opened in March, violators can have fines and court fees waived if they complete a three-hourOpened in March, violators can have fines and court fees waived if they complete a three-hour
bicycle safety class run by certified instructors from Bike SGV. The classes bicycle safety class run by certified instructors from Bike SGV. The classes are held on certainare held on certain
Saturdays at the Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St. Referrals are made by Lopez, whoSaturdays at the Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St. Referrals are made by Lopez, who
heads up the traffic court division in the El Monte courthouse.heads up the traffic court division in the El Monte courthouse.
“It is amazing to have a judge who actually understands these fines are not a small deal for a lot of“It is amazing to have a judge who actually understands these fines are not a small deal for a lot of
people,” said Jose Jimenez, education director for Bike SGV, who also people,” said Jose Jimenez, education director for Bike SGV, who also teaches the bicycle trafficteaches the bicycle traffic
school classes.school classes.
From May through Aug. 16, bicyclists with citations completed the program in lieu of paying theirFrom May through Aug. 16, bicyclists with citations completed the program in lieu of paying their
fines. Court fees are also waived, Jimenez said. On Monday, three defendants fines. Court fees are also waived, Jimenez said. On Monday, three defendants from Lopez’sfrom Lopez’s
courtroom opted for bicycle traffic school, according to the court. The next class will be held Nov.courtroom opted for bicycle traffic school, according to the court. The next class will be held Nov.
18.18.
During the same four-month period, the average cost of a fine was $323, according to dataDuring the same four-month period, the average cost of a fine was $323, according to data
obtained by Bike SGV. The fines ranged from $98 for a minor riding without a helmet obtained by Bike SGV. The fines ranged from $98 for a minor riding without a helmet all the way upall the way up
to $916 for a minor not wearing a helmet and also caught riding on the sidewalk, the nonprofitto $916 for a minor not wearing a helmet and also caught riding on the sidewalk, the nonprofit
found.found.
Many of the riders cited cannot afford a car and use their bicycles as their only means ofMany of the riders cited cannot afford a car and use their bicycles as their only means of
transportation. Some regularly ride their bikes to and from work at minimum wage transportation. Some regularly ride their bikes to and from work at minimum wage jobs. Suddenlyjobs. Suddenly
having to pay $300 to $900 for themselves or their child in fines is a heavy financial burden,having to pay $300 to $900 for themselves or their child in fines is a heavy financial burden,
Jimenez said.Jimenez said.
The three defendants who attended class Monday had fines totaling $1,200, Jimenez said. TheThe three defendants who attended class Monday had fines totaling $1,200, Jimenez said. The
three completed the class and did not have to pay.three completed the class and did not have to pay.
“In working in the El Monte community,” Jimenez said, “this is something we see affecting lower“In working in the El Monte community,” Jimenez said, “this is something we see affecting lower
income residents and many use their bicycles getting to and from work.”income residents and many use their bicycles getting to and from work.”
Cities slow to form programsCities slow to form programs
The idea of a bicycle traffic school crystalized into law in early 2016 when Assembly Bill 902 byThe idea of a bicycle traffic school crystalized into law in early 2016 when Assembly Bill 902 by
Assemblyman Richard Bloom, D-Santa Monica, allowed cities to start these Assemblyman Richard Bloom, D-Santa Monica, allowed cities to start these programs for the firstprograms for the first
time. The programs must be created by individual cities or counties with local law enforcementtime. The programs must be created by individual cities or counties with local law enforcement
buy-in.buy-in.
Bloom’s legislation spurred Bike SGV — organizer of the recent 626 Golden Streets ride — and theBloom’s legislation spurred Bike SGV — organizer of the recent 626 Golden Streets ride — and the
city of El Monte to start one of the first programs of its kind in the city of El Monte to start one of the first programs of its kind in the state. In Northern California, UCstate. In Northern California, UC
Berkeley and UC Davis have set up bicycle diversion programs, with city of Sacramento offeringBerkeley and UC Davis have set up bicycle diversion programs, with city of Sacramento offering
discounts on sidewalk riding citations, said Robert Prinz, education director with Bike EastBay.discounts on sidewalk riding citations, said Robert Prinz, education director with Bike EastBay.
But even after offering support, Bike EastBay has not yet convinced the cities of Oakland, BerkeleyBut even after offering support, Bike EastBay has not yet convinced the cities of Oakland, Berkeley
and Alameda to establish programs, he said.and Alameda to establish programs, he said.
“I am disappointed that more cities have not implemented AB 902 diversion programs,” Bloom said“I am disappointed that more cities have not implemented AB 902 diversion programs,” Bloom said
in an email. “But, unlike the DMV-administered traffic school program for in an email. “But, unlike the DMV-administered traffic school program for automobiles, AB 902 is toautomobiles, AB 902 is to
be administered by the cities. Unfortunately, that process can sometimes take longer than thebe administered by the cities. Unfortunately, that process can sometimes take longer than the
state.”state.”
Bike SGV is hoping to expand into other cities. They are in talks with West Covina to set up aBike SGV is hoping to expand into other cities. They are in talks with West Covina to set up a
similar program, Jimenez said.similar program, Jimenez said.
The nonprofit offers the classes for free. Often, they’ll provide a minor a helmet, which is requiredThe nonprofit offers the classes for free. Often, they’ll provide a minor a helmet, which is required
by law. Adults are not required to wear helmets. They also provide by law. Adults are not required to wear helmets. They also provide front and rear lights andfront and rear lights and
reflectors, a requirement for night riding, Jimenez said.reflectors, a requirement for night riding, Jimenez said.
Each program breaks down into three hourly segments: rules of the road; parking lot drills whereEach program breaks down into three hourly segments: rules of the road; parking lot drills where
participants practice hand signals, scanning, looking over your shoulder participants practice hand signals, scanning, looking over your shoulder and changing lanes, andand changing lanes, and
actual riding alongside an instructor on city streets.actual riding alongside an instructor on city streets.
Laws are confusingLaws are confusing
Bike SGV is advocating for more universal bicycle riding laws and is working on educating riders onBike SGV is advocating for more universal bicycle riding laws and is working on educating riders on
the rules of the road. Often, riders are cited because the laws are the rules of the road. Often, riders are cited because the laws are confusing or change when theyconfusing or change when they
cross a city line. “Every city makes it different,” he said.cross a city line. “Every city makes it different,” he said.
For instance, sidewalk riding is allowed in some cities but banned in others. It is not allowed inFor instance, sidewalk riding is allowed in some cities but banned in others. It is not allowed in
unincorporated Los Angeles County, Alhambra, Duarte, Diamond Bar, El unincorporated Los Angeles County, Alhambra, Duarte, Diamond Bar, El Monte, Irwindale, MontereyMonte, Irwindale, Monterey
Park, Montebello, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Temple City and Walnut, Jimenez said.Park, Montebello, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Temple City and Walnut, Jimenez said.
“This is really difficult to get people to accept and feel comfortable riding on the road,” Jimenez“This is really difficult to get people to accept and feel comfortable riding on the road,” Jimenez
said. “They’ll say: ‘What do you mean? We can’t ride on the road because said. “They’ll say: ‘What do you mean? We can’t ride on the road because that is crazy. Are my kidsthat is crazy. Are my kids
supposed to ride on the street?’ ”supposed to ride on the street?’ ”
The group’s website questions the efficacy of ticketing adults riding on the sidewalk: “The activeThe group’s website questions the efficacy of ticketing adults riding on the sidewalk: “The active
enforcement of and relatively high cost of fines for sidewalk cycling enforcement of and relatively high cost of fines for sidewalk cycling and riding without a helmetand riding without a helmet
gives us pause, especially when compared with the costs associated with more dangerousgives us pause, especially when compared with the costs associated with more dangerous
behaviors such as running traffic lights.”behaviors such as running traffic lights.”
Jimenez says he emphasizes bicycle safety to his students. If there is a bike lane, a rider must rideJimenez says he emphasizes bicycle safety to his students. If there is a bike lane, a rider must ride
in the bike lane. Otherwise, riding on the street on the right-hand in the bike lane. Otherwise, riding on the street on the right-hand side with traffic is the correctside with traffic is the correct
way. If a person does not feel safe in the street in El Monte or anywhere sidewalk riding is banned,way. If a person does not feel safe in the street in El Monte or anywhere sidewalk riding is banned,
he or she should get off their bike and walk it on the sidewalk.he or she should get off their bike and walk it on the sidewalk.
Pasadena allows sidewalk riding as along as riders yield to pedestrians. Bicycle riders routinelyPasadena allows sidewalk riding as along as riders yield to pedestrians. Bicycle riders routinely
ride on sidewalks along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. A city survey ride on sidewalks along Lake Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. A city survey found 68 percentfound 68 percent
always, frequently or sometimes ride on the sidewalk.always, frequently or sometimes ride on the sidewalk.
Maria Valenzuela wasn’t happy hearing about the no-sidewalk rule in El Monte. She does not own aMaria Valenzuela wasn’t happy hearing about the no-sidewalk rule in El Monte. She does not own a
car. She’s not sure what she’s going to do the next time she takes her car. She’s not sure what she’s going to do the next time she takes her daughter to school on thedaughter to school on the
bike’s back seat. Most likely, she’ll continue to ride on the sidewalk rather than risk riding in thebike’s back seat. Most likely, she’ll continue to ride on the sidewalk rather than risk riding in the
roadway on busy Valley or Ramona boulevards.roadway on busy Valley or Ramona boulevards.
“I have to drop my daughter off at school,” she said, adding: “But she always wears a helmet.”“I have to drop my daughter off at school,” she said, adding: “But she always wears a helmet.”
Originally Published: November 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.Originally Published: November 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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Craig DurfeyCraig Durfey
Assembly Bill No. 902
CHAPTER 306
An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic
violations.
[Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with
Secretary of State September 21, 2015.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs.
Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code
or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including
the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified.
Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those
penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law
provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed
a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness
or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties
and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who
commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee
is charged.
This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an
infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program
that is sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the
requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other
technical, nonsubstantive changes.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged
to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance
or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness
or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative
to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged
violations of this code.
(b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by
local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not
involving a motor vehicle.
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Date of Hearing: April 20, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
AB 902 (Bloom) – As Amended March 26, 2015
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for
Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to
adults.
EXISTING LAW:
1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic
offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion
program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code
for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code.
2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions
not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged.
3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution
adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors
who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign
on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and
instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for
safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the
years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that
current law stands in the way.
This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors.
According to the author, "Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school'
class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety
class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be
targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety."
A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on bicycle safety
found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had
the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report
additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of
the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing
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bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends
"education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise a ppropriate behavior regarding
motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of
education.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION :
Support
California Bicycle Coalition (Sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING
Senator Jim Beall, Chair
2015 - 2016 Regular
Bill No: AB 902 Hearing Date: 7/14/2015
Author: Bloom
Version: 7/6/2015
Urgency: No Fiscal: No
Consultant: Erin Riches
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has
committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a
diversion program.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions
adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has comm itted a
traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or
any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under
existing law.
3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to
partic ipate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for
which no motor vehicle is involved.
This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.
COMMENTS:
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a movin g
violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone
driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost
around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most
drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often
AB 902 (Bloom) Page 2 of 3
unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists
should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their
fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance o n what types of
violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety.
2) The more you know . An October 2014 report by the Governor’s Highway
Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide
between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that
period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in
the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities
have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other
things, “education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise
appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions.” The author states
that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic
violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not
common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine,
Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as
well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine,
Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These
programs provide education and , in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The
author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the
law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are
willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to
implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle
education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By exp anding
the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will
help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are
diverted to valid programs, the author amended this bill on July 6 to require the
diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement.
RELATED LEGISLATION:
AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992 ) — made a number of
changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major
realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any
local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation,
AB 902 (Bloom) Page 3 of 3
except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor
vehicle.
Assembly Votes:
Floor: 78-0
Trans: 16-0
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
July 8, 2015 .)
SUPPORT:
California Bicycle Coalition (sponsor)
California Police Chiefs Association
Orange County Transportation Authority
OPPOSITION:
None received
-- END --
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478
AB 902
CONSENT
Bill No: AB 902
Author: Bloom (D) and Chiu (D)
Amended : 7/6/15 in Senate
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-0, 7/14/15
AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire,
Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15 - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs
SOURCE: California Bicycle Coalition
DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has
committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a
diversion program.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions
adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and
imprisonment.
2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has committed a
traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or
any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under
existing law.
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3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor t o
participate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for
which no motor vehicle is involved.
This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages.
Comments
1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a moving
violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone
driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost
around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most
drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often
unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists
should be allowed to attend a class at a “bicycle traffic school” and have their
fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable
educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and
educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common
misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of
violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety.
2) The more you know. An October 2014 report by the Governor’s Highway
Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide
between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that
period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in
the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities
have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions
and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other
things, “education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise
appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions.” The author states
that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education.
3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic
violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not
common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine,
Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as
well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine,
Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These
programs provide education and, in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The
author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the
AB 902
Page 3
law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are
willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to
implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle
education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By expanding
the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will
help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are
diverted to valid programs, this bill requires the diversion program to be
sanc tioned by local law enforcement.
Prior Legislation
AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992) — made a number of changes
to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major
realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any
local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation,
except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor
vehicle.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/6/15)
California Bicycle Coalition (source)
California Police Chiefs Association
Napa County Bicycle Coalition
Orange County Transportation Authority
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/6/15)
None received
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-0, 4/23/15
AYES: Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta,
Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Chang, Chau, Chávez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley,
Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines,
Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray,
Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernández, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones -Sawyer,
Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes,
McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen,
Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez, Santiago,
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Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldro n, Weber, Wilk,
Williams, Wood, Atkins
NO VOTE RECORDED: Campos, Eduardo Garcia, Salas
Prepared by: Erin Riches / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121
8/13/15 13:20:40
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